First off, I was looking forward to watching these series, but didn’t have the time yet to check them out.

Blue Box (Netflix)

This sports, romance series was on my list to check out due to the fact that I love a good sports themed anime series. I have only heard great things about it and plan to watch it in the new year. The series will continue with its second cour into the Winter 2025 season as the first season contains 25 episodes.

Negative Positive Angler (Crunchyroll)

One of my favorite things about anime are series which focus on subject I normally wouldn’t watch. This series has a focus on fishing, something I wouldn’t normally find myself drawn to. A down on his luck guy finds himself close to a group of fishermen and his outlook on life may change for the better. I will still try to watch this one!

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth (Netflix)

I’ve heard rave things about this drama series focusing on astronomy. A young kid tries to prove heliocentrism, going against the church and the going theory of geocentrism. Such a fascinating concept and I will have to check it out at some point.

These ten anime series caught my attention for many reasons and I was very glad I watched them!

10) Tonbo! season two (Prime Video)

The second season saw Tonbo exploring a new life of golf outside of the island she has known her whole life. There’s something comforting watching the young amateur golfer Tonbo unlock her potential as a golf player. Her constant optimism is refreshing and the way she impacts those around her to become better players as well is fun. The stakes are low and it makes Golf interesting, seeing the inner thought process of Tonbo and the other players she encounters.

9) I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History (Crunchyroll)

I’m not usually one to watch Villainess series, but after thoroughly enjoying I’m in Love with the Villainess I figured I’d try this one out as well. While I didn’t find it as entertaining, it has a strong lead and the potential to grow into something even better. The Isekai aspect of the series is minimal and only informs the main characters intentions and actions.

8) You Are Ms. Servant (Crunchyroll)

This one has a sort of similar premise to The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious but with more depth as a mysterious woman shows up and becomes a maid/servant for the young main character. It grew on me more as the series continued. The story grows with each episode creating more connections to each character, leaving you wanting to know more.

7) Uzumaki (adult swim/Toonami, Max)

Look, I know there was a lot of criticism about the drop off in animation quality after the first episode, but I still really enjoyed the series. The series animation recovered a bit in the final episodes but never hit the perfection of the first episode. I never read the manga, but the story was perfectly scheduled to air around Halloween. With a good mix of suspense and creepiness, I was very entertained.

6) Dragon Ball DAIMA (Crunchyroll, hulu, Netflix)

I watched Dragon Ball Z after school growing up so I have been a long time fan. I never got around to watching Dragon Ball Super, but I was really excited to check out this new series. Anyone looking for constant Super Saiyan powering up will be disappointed, but it is more similar to the original Dragon Ball in its more slice of life storytelling. You get a good mix of low key stories and action fighting. I will never say no to more Dragon Ball content!

5) Ranma 1/2 (Netflix)

Super silly and entertaining, it has a similar vibe to the always hilarious Urusei Yatsura. I never watched the original series, but the premise of Ranma changing from a boy to a girl based on getting wet is hilarious on top of the scenarios the characters find themselves in. Ranma and Akane can be at each others throats at one second, then finding themselves unintentionally bonding the next. I cannot wait to see what other crazy hijinks these characters find themselves in when the second season premieres.

4) Blue Lock season two (Crunchyroll)

This is another series which saw much criticism due to its step down in animation quality from the first season, but I am completely engrossed in the story about a group of kids vying to become the best striker in Japan. Great characters all around that will keep me tuning in as long as the series goes. Sure it didn’t feel as powerful as the first season, but I’m fully invested in finding out who makes it through the end of the Blue Lock program.

3) Demon Lord 2099 (Crunchyroll)

This one really surprised me. A demon lord from the past returns in the future and has to adjust to the new way of life. He must find former allies who are also still alive, new ones, and comes to blows with heroes and villains from his past. I love the way if feels current yet also a take on what a potential future could look like. It has more humor than I expected with lots of angst and fights. What I thought was the season long villain arc gets resolved sooner than I expected and it goes in another interesting direction.

2) DAN DA DAN (Netflix, hulu, Crunchyroll)

A unique premise involving aliens and the supernatural will have you laughing one second and then wondering why your face is suddenly leaking. It’s surprisingly deeper than how it presents itself at times. I loved the look of the animation and it had great characters with a fun story that constantly goes in unexpected directions. It feels unique and stands out in a crowded field of entertaining series. The cliffhanger ending has me dying to see what comes next when it returns for its second season.

1) MF Ghost season two (Crunchyroll)

I’m completely in love with this series. A followup to the incredible Initial D series, this one sees a new generation of car racers attempt to be the best, this time in an organized competition. The eurobeats still go hard, and the animation is even better, all while retaining the heart of the original series. Engaging and intense at times, it’s hard to look away and the episodes fly by. With a third season confirmed, hopefully some streamer will pick up Initial D again so I can do a rewatch. Last I saw hulu had a couple seasons but no one has them right now! Hopefully more people find this one as it deserves to be a huge hit.

With the Winter 2025 season about to begin, I’m looking forward to checking out these series: Solo Leveling season two (Crunchyroll), My Happy Marriage season two (Netflix), The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You season two (Crunchyroll), Sakamoto Days (Netflix), Honey Lemon Soda (Crunchyroll), Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective (Crunchyroll), Medalist (hulu), The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World (Crunchyroll), and the SK8 the Infinity OVA (FINALLY!!!). Hopefully I will be able to watch them all and I’m sure I’ll find even more unexpected ones to watch!

What were your favorite series of the Fall 2024 season? It’s never to late to start a new series! Here’s to more great anime in 2025!

These series and more can be streamed with English subtitles and some English dubs on various streamers including Crunchyroll, Netflix, hulu, Prime Video, Max, HIDIVE, and more.

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Anime series MF Ghost has been renewed for a third season. The series streams on Crunchyroll. Japan adopts self-driving electric automobiles and renders most gas engines obsolete by 202X. The fastest cars find new life in the MFG, a racing circuit held on Japanese motorways. Drivers from around the world race for a shot at the title. Kanata Rivington returns from Britain to Japan for the MFG—and to find his father. Can he win the title and find answers? Buckle up and push it to the limit! 

Crime drama series The Hunting Party premieres February 3 on NBC. When a secret prison suffers a mysterious explosion that allows the nation’s most violent serial killers to escape, a former profiler is thrust back into a thrilling game of cat and mouse. Alongside a team of soldiers, spies and special agents, she has no choice but to track down and recapture these dangerous criminals… before they kill again. 

Comedy series Going Dutch premieres on Fox January 2. The series centers on an arrogant, loudmouth U.S. Army Colonel, who, after an epically unfiltered rant, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where he is punished with a command position at the least important army base in the world. After serving with distinction in every warzone of the last three decades, he now finds himself in charge of a base with no guns, no weapons, and no tactical purpose. Instead, it has a Michelin-star-level commissary, top-notch bowling alley and the best (and only) fromagerie in the U.S. Army. Surrounded by a diverse group of underdogs, the colonel tries to reinstall military discipline and professionalism with the help of the base’s previous interim leader, who just happens to be his estranged daughter. 

Max has renewed Creature Commandos for a second season. The series tracks a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for missions deemed too dangerous for humans. When all else fails… they’re your last, worst option. 

Hallmark+ has renewed Finding Mr. Christmas for a second season. The reality competition series is hosted by Jonathan Bennett with Melissa Peterman as lead judge. Ten aspiring actors compete in a variety of festive, entertaining challenges, with a Hallmark twist: the winner is crowned Mr. Christmas and given the opportunity to become Hallmark’s next leading man, with a starring role in a Countdown to Christmas movie.

Premiere windows for three anime series which stream on Crunchyroll have been announced. Season two of Kaiju No. 8 will premiere July 2025. Season three of Spy x Family will premiere October 2025. Season two of Hell’s Paradise will premiere January 2026. 

NBC is set to ring in the new year with a live broadcast of the 136th Rose Parade Presented by Honda on January 1 from 8-10 a.m. PT (11 a.m.-1 p.m. ET). Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will return to the booth for this year’s telecast from “TV Corner” (Orange Grove Avenue at Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, Calif.) This year marks Roker’s 26th year hosting the telecast. The event also represents NBC’s 98th year broadcasting the Rose Parade, a tradition that began on radio in 1927 and transitioned to television in 1954. Tennis icon and women’s rights advocate Billie Jean King will serve as the Rose Parade Grand Marshal. It will feature 39 brilliant rose-covered floats, 16 equestrian teams and 24 marching bands from around the world.

Season two of Mission: Yozakura Family will premiere in 2026. The first season of the anime series streamed on hulu. A family far from ordinary?! High schooler Taiyo Asano, the ‘Ultimate Introvert’, lost his family in a tragic accident. The only one he could speak to is his childhood friend, Mutsumi Yozakura who harbors a wild secret as the heir to a spy lineage. Her brother, Kyoichiro, a skilled spy, targets Taiyo. To save themselves, Taiyo agrees to marry Mutsumi and join the Yozakura family, embarking on an unprecedented mission!

The new season of When Calls the Heart premieres on PBS January 5. The series is inspired by Janette Oke’s book series about the Canadian West. The series follows the story of a schoolteacher and single mother, Elizabeth Thornton, in the quaint town of Hope Valley. With the help and guidance of the townspeople and her friends, she adjusts to the ever-changing times and the people that enter her life. 

Danish miniseries Bullshit premieres January 30 on Viaplay. The series is based on the non-fiction book of the same name about Copenhagen biker gangs in the late ’70s-early ’80s. The coming-of-age historical drama tells the powerful story of a group of lost and rebellious youths who find community and belonging in the hardcore biker gang “Bullshit,” but leads to a world of brutal conflict. The six-part drama series delves into the bikers’ darkly exciting, but dangerous world as a passionate love story unfolds. 

Season five of All Creatures Great and Small premieres on PBS January 12. The series will continue to bring the stories of James Herriot to life as we return to Darrowby to join our unconventional much-loved Skeldale Family and the colourful ensemble of farmers, animals and townsfolk living in the Yorkshire Dales in the 1940s. 

Lovers Anonymous premieres January 16 on Netflix. Cem, scarred by a childhood that crushed his trust in love, runs the “Love Hospital,” until Hazal, who believes in the power of love, disrupts his life.

Season three of Death by Fame premieres January 13 on ID. The series delves into the dark side of fame and celebrity, uncovering the shocking true stories behind the murders of some of Hollywood’s most promising stars. Each episode features the expertise of criminal trial attorney Sara Azari, who provides unique insights into these tragic endings. This season, viewers can look forward to eight gripping episodes that chart the rise, fall and untimely deaths of budding talent whose promising futures were cut short. Through interviews with victims’ families, friends, investigators and journalists along with Sara Azari’s expert commentary, each episode sheds light on a shadowy world lurking behind the pursuit of fame. 

Netflix showcased its exciting lineup of recent and upcoming anime titles at Jump Festa 2025, the largest annual manga and anime fan convention. Held on December 21-22 at the Makuhari Messe convention center near Tokyo, the event was hosted by five Shueisha magazines – Weekly Shonen Jump, Shonen Jump+, V Jump, Jump Square, and Saikyo Jump. SAKAMOTO DAYS premieres January 11. Season two of DAN DA DAN will premiere in July 2025. Blue Box is currently streaming. Dragon Ball DAIMA is also currently streaming. THE ONE PIECE, a new anime adaptation of ONE PIECE starting from the East Blue Saga, is coming soon. Ranma 1/2 was renewed for a second season. 

Cedric the Entertainer serves up a double dose of laughter with two special editions of The Greatest @Home Videos on CBS. “Holiday Edition” will premiere December 27 with “Cedy Awards” premiering January 3. 

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